FAIRFAX, Va. – George Mason University men's basketball forward Josh Oduro has been named the Atlantic 10 Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday.
 
It marks the third time in his career that the Gainesville, Va., product has garnered the weekly accolade.
 
Oduro averaged 24.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.5 steals in two games for George Mason this past week. He also shot 62.1 percent (18-29) and averaged 6.5 offensive boards/contest over the two games.
 
In Saturday's win over Davidson, Oduro tallied a game-high 22 points (8-12 FG) to go along with team highs in rebounds (9) and assists (5). He scored 16 of those points in the second half and hit three crucial free throws in the final 30 seconds to help the Patriots claim victory.
 
On Wednesday at Saint Louis, Oduro notched a season-best 26 points and a career-best 15 rebounds to go along with two assists, two blocks and two steals. He made 10-of-17 attempts from the floor.

Oduro leads the A-10 with seven double-doubles this season. He is averaging 17.8 points, 10.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists in league play.
 
Oduro and the Patriots return to action Monday afternoon vs. George Washington. The 4 p.m. home contest will be broadcast nationally on CBS Sports Network.